This was a beautiful exploration of grief, love, and loss. I have read several of Emily and Austin's books so far and this one might just be my favourite. Morgan and Sawyer were both really interesting protagonists and I liked how both of them shared a common problem but had very different reactions to it. The ghosts, particularly Zach, were also great characters and I was so happy with how their stories resolved. I loved the messages in this book around grief and how to remember but also let go of loved ones who have died. As someone who has experienced grief for several departed family members, this was such an accurate and realistic portrayal of the many layered emotions that arise when someone dies. I will definitely be returning to this book when it comes out and I look forward to recommending it!

I enjoyed this! Wibberley and Siegemund-Broka have written a lot of romances I've enjoyed but their first foray into more speculative romance worked. Both ghosts were compelling and I cared about the living characters and believed in their connection.

a cute grumpy-sunshine rom-com with a ghostly twist. Sawyer is still grieving his dead fiancee, and is content (not happy, content) to live with her ghost in the house they were fixing up. Morgan's ghost is basically a stranger, but he doesn't remember anything about his life. Getting these four - two living, two dead - to heal and move on is sad and sweet and funny.

I have a couple of quibbles with the basic premise. I'm mostly okay with Morgan being a "sunshine" but she's also a loner who doesn't make connections or friends or stay anywhere for very long. ohhhh-kay. Not super realistic, but I can deal. What I can't get past, though, is Sawyer. He's a potter who apparently had somewhat lucrative gigs selling to hotels and other corporate entities. I assume his fiance was the primary breadwinner. But she dies, and he's so grief-stricken he hasn't worked since. For five years. He's paying his bills with "savings". From pottery making. While living in a house in Silver Lake, California. He also lost insurance when she died (how was she on a family plan with him when they weren't married?)

I found that I got stuck perseverating on the financial aspect of this - one of the highest cost-of-living places in the country and these two are under-employed and unemployed.

So I took off a star in the rating, but, still, I *did* enjoy the story in spite of my disbelief.

Morgan and Sawyer are both haunted, however that’s where the similarities end, while Morgan is haunted by Zach, her one time hook up after a subpar date, Sawyer is haunted by his fiancee, Kennedy, who died unexpectedly right in the middle of renovating their future home together. Morgan wants to get rid of Zach, who is causing her issues at every turn, whether with dates, her roommate or work. Sawyer has spent the last 5 years happy to keep a solitary status quo with his fiancee, but she does not seem to be happy with how things are anymore, and she appears to be fading. Both attend a support group for people that are haunted, and find they seem to be the only ones in this support group that actually are haunted. Although complete opposites, they find themselves making a deal to help the other with their ghost issue.

Morgan and Sawyer seem to have immediate grumpy vs. sunshine energy. But they have great chemistry from the beginning. This book held my attention the entire time, I wanted to keep knowing what was going to happen, with Morgan and Sam and with the ghosts. I love how a big part of the storyline is still Zach, and still the romance does not get lost. This is such a good book, I laughed and I cried, and I was immediately invested in all of the main characters.

This is LITERARY FICTION
Okay, I thought this was gonna be a light, funny book with ghost hijinks, but it was SUPER SERIOUS and deep.

Zach, the ghost? I weirdly adored him. Didn’t expect that. And Sawyer? Sweet, awkward, grieving Sawyer? Total slow-burn soft boy. Their relationship wasn’t some insta-lust thing, in fact, they could've just evolved into a platonic friendship with the way this was set up. it felt like two very depressed people just finding peace with each other.

I didn’t fully buy how fast Morgan moved into Sawyer’s house but I get it, the plot needed them in close quarters. I'm giving it 5 stars because it was a good book about grief and loneliness and totally depressing which I think was what it was going for. I completely misinterpreted that this would be cheery and comedic.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with this ARC!

Seeing Other People hooked me right from the start! Blending romance with paranormal elements isn't always easy to pull off, and I think this book accomplished it. There were funny, spooky, and deeply sad moments woven together seamlessly.

What I Loved:
-The relationships between the alive MCs and their ghosts. Zach and Morgan's friendship in particular was by far my favourite part of the book. I loved the progression between annoyed and reluctant involuntary housemates, to best friends and confidantes. I'd say of all the characters in the book, Zach was the most fleshed out and watching him finally get to have his closure at the end meant the most.
-The mix of genres. There were some truly creepy parts that had my skin crawling a little bit, and there were some sad moments that I felt deeply. It is always refreshing when a book isn't a cookie cutter premise that you've read a million times.

What I Didn't Love:
-For a book about ghosts, the romance between Sawyer and Morgan was the least believable part to me. There was just no chemistry there. For a guy who had just spent the past 5 years locked in his house with a ghost, I find it very hard to believe he would invite a strange new female to move in with him after 24 hours of knowing her. I just think their falling in love was too quick and easy.
-The above ties into my next big issue - the "telling" vs "showing". I wish the author had shown us how Sawyer and Morgan had forged their connection instead of just telling us. There was a lot of that in this book - we got spoon-fed their emotions the entire time. I wonder if maybe we hadn't had Sawyer's point of view, it would have been a bit better. I'm a firm believer that when you know too much about what a character is thinking, it takes away that delicious tension and longing. There's something to be said for when a book keeps us guessing! The excitement of their relationship kind of got missed because it was so obvious the whole time exactly what was going on in their minds.

All said and done - I enjoyed Seeing Other People the most for its messaging about friendship and grief. That was really special and meaningful.

Seeing Other People is both funny and touching about failed relationships and how we learn to let go. Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka have found a unique and ingenious way to explore the theme of "moving on" - by making it literally real. The biggest takeaway I got from this book was how sometimes the best relationships come from the most unexpected of circumstances. Morgan and Sawyer meet not in a traditional romantic way but while they are both struggling with past demons, their love develops alongside learning to forgive and let go, which creates a much stronger emotional foundation than many other relationships. It's a reminder that no matter how much the past may haunt us, the real connections in the present are stronger. It's a hopeful message that new love doesn't have to completely erase the past but just be strong enough to help us live fully in the present.

currently drowning in a sea of my own tears and snot 😭

SIX STARS THIS WAS SO WONDERFUL

if you would have told me when i first started this book cackling all the way through the first chapter that i wouldve ended the last in complete and utter shambles over people who dont exist - i probably wouldve believed you because well likely thing for me to do but STILL WHAT AM I TO DO WITH MYSELF NOW EXCEPT FOR CRY 😭

i dont even know how to begin describing the journey that is this book, it is a beautiful blend of a romcom with a sometimes gut wrenching journey through grief. it is quite literally unlike anything i have ever read before. i think a lot of times the “dead ex trope” gets a lot of unnecessary hate and i think that this book took a trope that isnt everyones favorite and turned it into something very special 🥹

there isnt a single thing that i did not wholeheartedly love about this book. i audibly laughed hard enough to receive confused looks multiple times, i cried and drenched my hoodie sleeves and i also swooned so hard over sawyer & morgan falling in love.

it has been a few months since ive been this entranced by a book & i already cant wait to revisit it again in the future when im missing sawyer, morgan, zach & kennedy

I adored this ghostly, grief-kissed, semisweet love story that blends rom-com charm with heartfelt emotional depth, layered with healing, humor, second chances, and one seriously unforgettable ghost! It’s a delightfully unique, emotionally satisfying blend of opposites attract, grumpy-meets-sunshine, second-chance romance—and yes, there’s even a lovingly crafted Ghost (yes, the movie!) tribute, with clay, longing, and a touch of the supernatural woven seamlessly into a warm, hopeful narrative.

Our story begins with Morgan—a passionate, independent landscaper with a wild heart and a bit of a wandering soul. She’s a little messy (in the best way), much like the bougainvillea she adores—untamed, vibrant, and always growing in unexpected directions. After a painful breakup, Morgan moves to West Hollywood to reboot her life, settling into a new apartment with her roommate. But just when things start looking up, her last casual date—a guy named Zach—turns out to be her new, uninvited roommate. And did I mention? Zach is a ghost. And he’s haunting her.

While Morgan might have been able to tolerate Zach’s odd spectral presence, her very-alive roommate isn’t so forgiving. With the threat of losing her housing looming, Morgan seeks answers and support—and winds up at a ghost support group. That’s where she meets Sawyer: a grumpy, introverted, emotionally walled-off artist who’s also being haunted. But unlike Morgan, Sawyer welcomes the ghost of his late fiancée, Kennedy. For him, Kennedy’s spirit is a tether to the life and love he lost. He isn’t ready to say goodbye.

Still, Sawyer proposes a mutually beneficial plan. He offers Morgan a rent-free room in exchange for helping bring his backyard—Kennedy’s passion project—back to life. His garden is a chaotic, gothic mess, somewhere between a horror movie set and an abandoned fairytale forest, and Morgan’s green thumb might just hold the key to finishing what Kennedy started. In return, Sawyer provides Morgan not only a place to stay, but also space to heal, create, and confront the ghosts—literal and emotional—that haunt her.

And of course, Zach comes along for the ride, haunting Sawyer’s home as part of the deal.

What begins with tension, snark, and completely opposite energies slowly melts into reluctant respect, then friendship, then something more. Morgan’s warmth, creativity, and infectious spirit begin to crack Sawyer’s hardened shell, while Sawyer’s quiet loyalty and deep emotional insight provide Morgan a rare sense of grounding and care. Together, they not only begin to solve the mystery of Zach’s unfinished business, but also confront their own grief and fears of moving forward. As they grow closer, the question lingers: Can two broken people build something whole together? Can they release the ghosts of their pasts—literally and figuratively—and take a chance on a future neither of them expected?

This story is so much more than a romance—it’s about finding peace after loss, discovering joy in unexpected places, and learning that love—real, imperfect, lasting love—sometimes begins after heartbreak. I laughed, I teared up, and I rooted for every quirky, haunted, hilarious moment.

Let’s not forget Zach! He might be a ghost, but he’s the heartbeat of the story. Sarcastic, emotionally raw, and weirdly lovable, he’s the ultimate sidekick who steals every scene with humor and unexpected depth. I found myself cheering for his journey just as much as the central romance. Morgan is one of the most relatable, grounded heroines I’ve read in a while—optimistic, eccentric, and utterly endearing. Sawyer tested my patience at times with his stubborn grief and guilt, but ultimately, his quiet vulnerability and loyalty won me over completely.

Overall, this is a refreshingly original, emotionally resonant, beautifully plotted paranormal rom-dramedy with a lot of heart, humor, and healing. The romance is tender and full of longing, the themes of grief and self-forgiveness are handled with care, and the ghostly elements add just the right touch of spooky whimsy. I found myself smiling through tears, utterly charmed by this story's emotional intelligence and its celebration of embracing change—even when it’s terrifying.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read this heartfelt, semisweet, and profoundly touching romantic gem in exchange for my honest thoughts. Five glowing, ghostly stars—and a standing ovation for this unforgettable, genre-blending love story. 👻🌱❤️‍🔥

I need to sit down for minute. I expected a fun story about ghosts, i did not expect to be hit with grief. It’s beautiful. The pain and loss you feel with losing someone is not parallel. There’s anger, sadness, fear and this story encapsulates the stages of it in a poetic way. Magical realism is a subgenre of romance that puts a spin to a love story. To quote Rebecca Serle, i like to think love story in magical realism happens regardless of them, the magic just speeds it along.

Morgan and Sawyer would have met regardless. Sawyer could have needed a gardener sooner. In another world, he went to that support group on his own volition.

While romantic, you feel a sense of loss over Kennedy and Zach even though they’re already dead.
I would say it reads more like fiction with a heavy dose of romance. Don’t worry, it’s an HEA. It is just a bittersweet ending.

This book completely charmed me. It’s tender and strange in the most beautiful way, a story about grief and guilt and how unexpectedly love can bloom when you think you’re too broken for it. I loved how the story handled the idea of letting go, not as something tragic but as something deeply human. The writing is thoughtful and intimate, with flashes of dry humor that made me smile even through the emotional weight. It’s a romance wrapped in healing, full of heartache but also full of hope. I didn’t expect it to hit me the way it did, but I’m so glad it did.

This book is soft in the most unexpected way. It takes grief, regret, and the strange ache of unfinished stories and somehow spins it all into something gentle and deeply romantic. I didn’t expect a love story built around ghosts to feel so grounded, but it does, and it’s because Morgan and Sawyer are both written with so much emotional honesty. The tone walks this delicate line between whimsy and sincerity. There’s humor, yes, and it plays with the paranormal in this clever, charming way, but it never loses sight of the hurt that lingers after a relationship ends, especially one that didn’t get closure. The writing is tender, even when it’s light, and the slow connection between Morgan and Sawyer had me completely smitten. Their bond grows not out of grand gestures, but out of shared understanding and emotional exhaustion, which made every small moment between them feel that much more intimate. I love romances where people find each other in the wreckage of what they thought they wanted. And this one does that beautifully. It’s not just about letting go of the past, it’s about rediscovering the possibility of something real. Something new. Something alive. I adored it for that.